Topic : learning new techniques

In this video from the NAILS Troubleshooter series, Elaine Watson, vice president of marketing and sales for Star Nail International, shows how to use a stick of uncooked spaghetti to easily pick up and place rhinestones.

In this video from the NAILS Troubleshooter series, Elaine Watson, vice president of marketing and sales for Star Nail International, demonstrates her turquoise nail art technique using regular polish and nail cleansing spray.

As shorter nails trend, many nail techs are using nail wraps as a way to give their clients stability while still maintaining that natural look. And as nail wraps make their way back into the limelight, other creative product uses are emerging as well.

Watch this video to learn how to apply and remove BOHEM Nail Jewellery, which are reusable nails made in England from real silver and/or gold. They come in different lengths and sizes and over 80 designs are available online.

As nail art and soak-off gels are becoming more trendy these days, Chris Mans, an educator for Bio Sculpture Gel, has developed a technique to create 3-D art with soak-off gel only — using no glue or acrylic.